Do I need to change main computer password if a friend was hacked into on their e-mail?

A friend had computer hacked into. An e-mail had been sent to me to open. I clicked on the e-mail but it wanted me to subscrie to a site and I didn't. I changed my e-mail password, but I have a homegroup and password there as well as the main password to get into my computer. Do I need to change those?
Thank you.

Connie, welcome to the forum.
The experts recommend that you change all of your passwords at least monthly. I don't know anyone who does this, but it certainly can save alot of grief. Therefore, change your passwords if you feel uncomfortable. The main password for the computer won't stop intrusions from emails, however.
I actually had my email account hijacked. This is a pain because whomever did it sent SPAM to everyone in my Contacts list every day. My Contacts wondered if I had lost my mind. Microsoft finally locked my account and had me jump through hoops to get it unlocked. The main thing that I had to do was change my password.
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